Epilepsy & Seizures
Conference Coverage
Study implicates myelin plasticity in absence seizures
Researchers have found that changes in the insulating layer around nerves and axons in the brain may explain the progression of absence seizures...
Conference Coverage
Newer brand-name drugs fuel spending on antiseizure medications
Rapid adoption of newer antiseizure medications has pushed increases in government spending that outpace the growth of prescriptions themselves....
Latest News
More evidence in utero exposure to antiseizure meds safe for children’s cognition
“This is another encouraging piece that’s showing these new drugs are safe with regard to cognition.”
From the Journals
Strong two-way link between epilepsy and depression
The increased risks of depression following epilepsy, and vice versa, are sustained over a much more extended time period than previously shown....
Literature Review
High drug costs exclude most neurology patients from cutting-edge treatment
“Our study of people with neurologic conditions found that fewer than 20% were being treated with new medications.”
Latest News
AAP issues clinical update to cerebral palsy guidelines
Pediatricians urged to formalize standard developmental screens, refer motor delays early.
Commentary
A plane crash interrupts a doctor’s vacation
‘My oldest brother-in-law jumped into his ski boat and we sped out to the scene.’
Conference Coverage
Diazepam nasal spray effective in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
A post hoc analysis shows that the drug works about as well in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome as in patients with pediatric encephalopathies.
Conference Coverage
In epilepsy, heart issues linked to longer disease duration
Researchers hope to tease out mechanism of cardiovascular risk to improve monitoring and prevention.
Literature Review
Bariatric surgery may up risk for epilepsy
“We now know that the microbiome is associated with epilepsy” and that changes occur in the gut microbiome after bariatric surgery.
Literature Review
High-dose folic acid during pregnancy tied to cancer risk in children
“Despite some expert guidelines recommending high-dose folic acid supplementation, there is a lack of certainty surrounding the ‘just right’ dose...